I don't really get how a background pony can be assumed to have kids at all. Derpy is largely a blank slate that will never offically have anything else done with her.

Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:16 pm

KJOokami

Joined: Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:36 amPosts: 1804Location: West Philly

Re: My Little Pony

Looks like Applejack is finally getting a song~

I am more than okay with this.

Foxstar Wrote:

I don't really get how a background pony can be assumed to have kids at all. Derpy is largely a blank slate that will never offically have anything else done with her.

Really? Their lack of any canon is precisely the reason that people make things up about her. That's the entire reason her character even exists. Without people making a backstory and basic personality for her, she would never have been more than "that one background pony who had derped eyes in the first episode".

Blank slates tend to be some of the most interesting characters in any sort of production, simply because they require one to utilize their imagination. And some people like to just let go and allow their minds to run loose for a while, and characters like Derpy are the perfect candidates for such a thing.

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Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:18 pm

Penwrite

Joined: Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:03 amPosts: 3407Location: Canterlot

Re: My Little Pony

Foxstar Wrote:

I don't really get how a background pony can be assumed to have kids at all. Derpy is largely a blank slate that will never offically have anything else done with her.

That's why we give her kids and make her a silly, lovable klutz. Because she's a blank slate with nothing else to her. That's half of what makes this fandom so amazing.

Everyone, when I was a little kid, my big sister had a couple of old pony toys. We're talking G1 here, folks. And she didn't know the original names or personalities of those ponies, so she just made up her own and had them go through adventures she made up herself. That's how my sister played, that's how Lauren Faust played and what eventually led to Friendship is Magic, and that's how we bronies have played since episode one. Derpy Hooves, Sparkler, Carrot Top, Lyra, Bon Bon, Doctor Whooves; we're continuing a proud tradition of pony fans with them.

Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:27 pm

Radio Blue Heart

Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:27 pmPosts: 2642Location: North Carolina

Re: My Little Pony

Penwrite Wrote:

Foxstar Wrote:

I don't really get how a background pony can be assumed to have kids at all. Derpy is largely a blank slate that will never offically have anything else done with her.

That's why we give her kids and make her a silly, lovable klutz. Because she's a blank slate with nothing else to her. That's half of what makes this fandom so amazing.

Everyone, when I was a little kid, my big sister had a couple of old pony toys. We're talking G1 here, folks. And she didn't know the original names or personalities of those ponies, so she just made up her own and had them go through adventures she made up herself. That's how my sister played, that's how Lauren Faust played and what eventually led to Friendship is Magic, and that's how we bronies have played since episode one. Derpy Hooves, Sparkler, Carrot Top, Lyra, Bon Bon, Doctor Whooves; we're continuing a proud tradition of pony fans with them.

Well said, Penwrite! Well said!

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Random thought: I wonder if Rick's gotten any messages asking him to put their pony OCs in Housepets somehow.

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Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:58 pm

KJOokami

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Re: My Little Pony

RandomGeekNamedBrent Wrote:

well, there's no denying that Dinky and Derpy look similar.I just wonder why the fandom automatically jumped to "Derpy is a young mother" instead of "Derpy has a younger sister"

Key reason would likely be: variety. As Ice said, we've already got the big sis/little sis dynamic going in both Rarity and Applejack. In addition, the characters that we know the most (the main six) all appear to be of an age where they won't be worrying about having kids any time in the near future. So making Derpy a mother to Dinky, rather than an older sister, makes quite a bit of sense.

It's just more interesting that way! :)

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:58 am

Sleet

Bringing Foxy Back

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Re: My Little Pony

Tha Housefox Wrote:

Random thought: I wonder if Rick's gotten any messages asking him to put their pony OCs in Housepets somehow.

You know speaking of little fandom things that are a little weird how often they come up here's another one. Luna always overhauls the Tax system in Equestria or otherwise runs the tax system in some fashion. Anytime someone does a Doctor Whooves Story his companion is either Derpy or Twilight I don't think ive ever seen it be anyone else.

Tha Housefox Wrote:

Random thought: I wonder if Rick's gotten any messages asking him to put their pony OCs in Housepets somehow.

but yeah, you're right. I guess Derpy and the Doctor are paired because they're probably the two most prominent background ponies, at least in the fandom's eyes. and Twilight makes a good companion because she's so smart. though they're both probably just because someone did it first, and a majority of the fandom liked it.

I remember the first Doctor Whoof story I ever read. It was the Doctor, Twilight, Spike, and Pinkie trying to stop a trio of Weeping Pegasi from destroying the universe. It was awesome. It also drove me to watch an episode of Doctor Who, so that's how I became a fan of that show! XD

Oh yeah, who else has pony to thank for becoming a fan of Doctor Who?

Anyway, the second Doctor Whoof fic I read had the whole gang be his companions. Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, all of them. It was awesome.

Man, it's been ages since I last read a Doctor Whoof fic... actually, it's been a while since I read any fan fic....

Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:41 am

IceKitsune

Joined: Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:35 pmPosts: 4777Location: Ohio

Re: My Little Pony

Penwrite Wrote:

Oh yeah, who else has pony to thank for becoming a fan of Doctor Who?

While it didn't make me a fan per-say it got me to watch the show again after stopping a few episodes into the 10th doctors tenure. However I actually ended up going back and watching the 4th doctor, which I still need to finish, instead of picking up where I left off.

I remember the first Doctor Whoof story I ever read. It was the Doctor, Twilight, Spike, and Pinkie trying to stop a trio of Weeping Pegasi from destroying the universe.

Did you read that, or did you listen to the Doctor Whooves Adventures radio play, because that's the first two episodes of that.

I just realized: Applejack's getting an episode this Saturday, one in which she finally shouldn't be overshadowed by other characters.Friday's when the world's allegedly supposed to end. poor Applejack.

I remember the first Doctor Whoof story I ever read. It was the Doctor, Twilight, Spike, and Pinkie trying to stop a trio of Weeping Pegasi from destroying the universe.

Did you read that, or did you listen to the Doctor Whooves Adventures radio play, because that's the first two episodes of that.

I just realized: Applejack's getting an episode this Saturday, one in which she finally shouldn't be overshadowed by other characters.Friday's when the world's allegedly supposed to end. poor Applejack.

It was a fan fiction first, which I read. Ooh, I'm suddenly in the mood to read it again.

Also yeah, poor AJ. XD

Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:25 pm

angelusbr

Joined: Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:26 amPosts: 1754

Re: My Little Pony

AJ will ahve 2 episodes this season. The next one and the 10th episode.

Ok I'm bored so random question time, who here has there own OC Ponies? I do hes a Pegasus Pony named Mint Condition he has a comic book for a cutie mark.

Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:18 pm

KJOokami

Joined: Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:36 amPosts: 1804Location: West Philly

Re: My Little Pony

I don't, though I'm supposed to be coming up with one for a pony-based D&D style game I'm gonna be playing with some friends fairly soon. I've mostly got him pinned down, but I still need a name and some basic backstory.

And I'm terrible at thinking up pony names.

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Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:32 pm

Radio Blue Heart

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Re: My Little Pony

I don't think I ever put that much thought into it. I don't think I am creative enough. I am more of an observer.

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I kinda wish Braeburn will show up next episode. But I know that people will scream "fan pandering" after that...

Fan Pandering is a term that quickly lost all meaning since everyone uses it for everything and anything. Its basically a catch all term for "Something I personally don't like that is in some way, however small, connected to the fandom." at this point anyway.

Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:36 pm

Radio Blue Heart

Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:27 pmPosts: 2642Location: North Carolina

Re: My Little Pony

angelusbr Wrote:

I kinda wish Braeburn will show up next episode. But I know that people will scream "fan pandering" after that...

Only the cynical ones. But the real fans would be glad to have a fan favorite character return.

I too would like to see Braeburn return.

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:40 pm

KJOokami

Joined: Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:36 amPosts: 1804Location: West Philly

Re: My Little Pony

As Brent said, it's already been stated that the Apples from Appleloosa will be attending the reunion. So unless there is some overwhelming reason that he needs to be kept away, Braeburn will be making another appearance.

And I'm all for that!

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:57 pm

angelusbr

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Re: My Little Pony

RandomGeekNamedBrent Wrote:

how is it fan pandering? he's part of the Apple family, this is an Apple family reunion. He's from Appleloosa, one of the clips stated the Apples from Appleloosa would be attending.

I said that because some people made a tanturn out of the fact that Luna had an appearance in sleepless ponyville. Because, you know, Luna having a job that fits with her status of princess of the night is "fan pandering".I didn't see the clip... Now that I know he'll show up I'm looking foward tomorrow even more!

Apparently, anything that fans coincidentally want to see happen counts as fan pandering, regardless of whether the fans influenced the creators in any way. And this is why terms such as Fandumb exist...

Anyway, if they're including flashbacks like we've seen, I'd be surprised if they don't at some point show AJ's parents.

Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:44 pm

angelusbr

Joined: Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:26 amPosts: 1754

Re: My Little Pony

Penwrite Wrote:

Apparently, anything that fans coincidentally want to see happen counts as fan pandering, regardless of whether the fans influenced the creators in any way. And this is why terms such as Fandumb exist...

Anyway, if they're including flashbacks like we've seen, I'd be surprised if they don't at some point show AJ's parents.

I really doubt Aj's parents will show up. I remember that the word of Faust said that they were dead, but the producers didn't like that explanation, so they simply decided to not mention them at all.

Yeah. They're not gonna mention AJ's parents. Because that would require they actually put some thought into how to present the issue of death to the audience; and that is something that they (rightfully) do not want to touch if they can at all help it.

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:05 pm

angelusbr

Joined: Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:26 amPosts: 1754

Re: My Little Pony

KJOokami Wrote:

Yeah. They're not gonna mention AJ's parents. Because that would require they actually put some thought into how to present the issue of death to the audience; and that is something that they (rightfully) do not want to touch if they can at all help it.

True. They're a bit affraid of dealing with death subject. For teen/adult bronies, this would be a great storyline. But for small children not so much. But again, Disney and Don Bluth killed a lot of characters onscreen and offscreen.

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